How many low income apartments are in Walnut Cove, NC?

HUD administrative data tracks 4 subsidized properties in Walnut Cove with approximately 90 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Walnut Cove?

Most assisted households in Walnut Cove pay roughly 30% of adjusted income toward rent under federal programs.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Walnut Cove?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Walnut Cove?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Stokes County: about $1,082/mo for one-bedroom and $1,232/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Walnut Cove, NC

There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Walnut Cove with roughly 90 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.

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Map of subsidized housing in Walnut Cove

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Walnut Cove

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Stokesburg Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Heritage Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Pine Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Stokes County a PB Section 8	10	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Walnut Cove (project-based)

These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Stokesburg Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Heritage Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Pine Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Stokes County a PB Section 8	10	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Stokes County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Stokes County: studio $995, 1-BR $1,082, 2-BR $1,232, 3-BR $1,607, 4-BR $1,898.

Full FMR table for Stokes County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Walnut Cove

Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.